What league does West Nipissing Lynx play in?

West Nipissing Lynx play in the GMHL.

When was West Nipissing Lynx founded?

West Nipissing Lynx was founded in 2010 in Sturgeon Falls, ON, CAN, Canada.

Where is West Nipissing Lynx based?

West Nipissing Lynx is based in Sturgeon Falls, ON, CAN.

Who is the head coach of West Nipissing Lynx?

The head coach of West Nipissing Lynx is Jeff Mancini.

Who is the captain of West Nipissing Lynx?

The captain of West Nipissing Lynx is Chad Lafortune.

West Nipissing Lynx

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2021-2022 West Nipissing Lynx Roster

	#	Player	A	Born	Birthplace	HT	WT	S
GOALTENDERS
	#35	Andy Couture (G)	22	2003	Dubreuilville, ON, CAN	5'9"	179	-
	#31	Samuel Gendron (G)	26	2000	Pointe-à-la-Croix, QC, CAN	5'10"	154	L
	#1	Carson Lockhart (G)	22	2004	Killarney, MB, CAN	6'0"	161	L
	#33	Cory Richardson (G)	24	2001	Chilliwack, BC, CAN	5'10"	170	L
DEFENSEMEN
	#6	Blake Barber (D)	23	2003	Corbeil, ON, CAN	6'2"	220	R
	#5	John Green (D)	22	2003	Wikwemikong, ON, CAN	5'10"	201	L
	#74	River Gull (D)	25	2000	Waswanipi, QC, CAN	6'3"	220	R
	#67	André-Michel Labelle (D)	22	2003	Sturgeon Falls, ON, CAN	-	-	-
	#20	Brady Lacharity (D)	24	2001	New Liskeard, ON, CAN	5'10"	185	L
	#74	Eden Laliberté (D)	24	2001	Lac-Mégantic, QC, CAN	5'8"	170	R
	#19	Justin MacDonald (D)	24	2002	Wemindji, QC, CAN	5'9"	152	-
	#25	Jack McLeod (D/F)	25	2000	Thessalon, ON, CAN	5'10"	161	R
	#21	Eric Mondoux (D)	26	2000	North Bay, ON, CAN	5'10"	185	L
	#2	David Moskotaywenene (D)	24	2002	Bearskin Lake, ON, CAN	6'2"	220	L
	#68	Braden Simon (D/F)	24	2001	Warren, ON, CAN	6'5"	225	R
	#64	Easton Stanley (D)	21	2005	Sudbury, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	R
FORWARDS
	#10	Caleb Boylan (C)	23	2003	Wawa, ON, CAN	5'11"	165	R
	#18	Jacob Campbell (F/D)	23	2003	Espanola, ON, CAN	6'0"	165	L
	#16	Hunter Chiblow (LW)	25	2000	Massey, ON, CAN	5'9"	165	L
	#14	Dean Chitaroni (LW/RW)	22	2003	Berlin, GER	5'11"	154	L
	#15	Lenin Decontie (F)	24	2002	Maniwaki, QC, CAN	5'7"	150	-
	#22	Austin Holmes (F)	25	2000	Porcupine, ON, CAN	5'11"	174	R
	#18	Jacob Jourdain (F)	24	2002	Sept-Îles, QC, CAN	5'9"	203	R
	#13	Chase Kanasawe-Jacko (F)	25	2000	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'9"	154	L
	#71	Chad Lafortune (LW)"C"	25	2000	Noelville, ON, CAN	5'10"	190	L
	#77	Nathaniel Lalonde (C)		2002	Sturgeon Falls, ON, CAN	5'8"	146	R
	#9	Darius Mamianskum (F)	25	2001	Whapmagoostui, QC, CAN	6'1"	161	R
	#12	Tobias Odjick (F)	25	2000	Kitigan Zibi, QC, CAN	5'11"	181	L
	#11	Stephane Philion (F)	24	2002	Sturgeon Falls, ON, CAN	6'2"	201	L
	#8	Cole Recollet (F)	22	2004	Birch Island, ON, CAN	6'2"	181	-
	#24	Austin Rioux (F)	21	2004	Hanmer, ON, CAN	5'10"	154	L
	#12	Owen Roberts (F)	-		Blind River, ON, CAN	6'1"	174	L
	#34	Mathieu Savignac (F)	21	2004	Sturgeon Falls, ON, CAN	6'2"	181	L
	#44	Derek Seguin (C)	25	2000	New Liskeard, ON, CAN	5'10"	185	L
	#67	Xavier St-Jean (F)	23	2003	St-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC, CAN	5'7"	137	L
	#11	Seth Stevens (F)	23	2003	Kitigan Zibi, QC, CAN	5'10"	161	R
	#8	James Taylor (C)	23	2002	Stittsville, ON, CAN	6'1"	190	L
	#72	Liam Thor (F)	24	2002	Midland, ON, CAN	6'0"	185	R
	#11	Braedan Watson (F)	24	2002	Sudbury, ON, CAN	5'9"	150	R
	#55	Markell Werbiski-Steer (F)	21	2005	Hanmer, ON, CAN	6'0"	174	L

Position: G: 3, D: 11, F: 17Av Age: 19.53 yearsAv Ht: 5'11"Av Wt: 174 lbsCompare with other teams »

2021-2022 West Nipissing Lynx Staff

Head CoachJeff Mancini
Asst. CoachDenis Commanda
Asst. CoachNick Gribbons
Asst. CoachNick Salazar
Asst. Athletic TrainerBrogan Penasse
Athletic TrainerAustin Taylor
Dir. of RecruitmentMathieu Gaudette
Franchise OwnerMathieu Gaudette
Franchise OwnerPatrick Miron

Team Staff History

2021-2022 West Nipissing Lynx Captains

"C"

Chad Lafortune

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West Nipissing Lynx Facts

Plays in: Greater Metro Hockey League
Team Colors: -
Town: Sturgeon Falls, ON, CAN Map
Founded: 2010

2021-2022 West Nipissing Lynx Roster Facts

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39 players
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Experience

West Nipissing Lynx: 924 GP

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West Nipissing Lynx Games

date	home	visiting	score	league
03/16/2026 11:30 PM UTC	West Nipissing Lynx	Wasaga River Dragons	3 - 4	GMHL
03/15/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Wasaga River Dragons	West Nipissing Lynx	7 - 5	GMHL
03/13/2026 11:30 PM UTC	West Nipissing Lynx	Wasaga River Dragons	9 - 2	GMHL
03/10/2026 11:00 PM UTC	Wasaga River Dragons	West Nipissing Lynx	4 - 3 (OT)	GMHL
03/08/2026 12:30 AM UTC	West Nipissing Lynx	Wasaga River Dragons	2 - 1	GMHL

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Drew Duquette (D)

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West Nipissing Lynx History and Standings

season	league	GP	W	L	T	OTW	OTL	GF	GA	PTS	PPG	rank	postseason
West Nipissing Lynx
2025-2026	GMHL	42	22	16	0	-	4	200	163	48	1.14	3	-
2024-2025	GMHL	42	25	14	-	-	3	199	171	53	1.26	4	Division QF loss
2023-2024	GMHL	42	26	12	-	-	4	237	151	56	1.33	3	Division Final loss
2022-2023	GMHL	42	16	26	-	-	0	136	197	32	0.76	5	Division QF loss
2021-2022	GMHL	38	11	24	-	-	3	115	191	25	0.66	7	First round loss
2020-2021	GMHL	0	0	0	-	-	0	0	0	0	-	9	Season Cancelled
2019-2020	GMHL	42	16	25	-	-	1	177	231	33	0.79	8	First round loss
2018-2019	GMHL	42	20	19	-	-	3	189	203	43	1.02	6	Quarterfinal loss
2017-2018	GMHL	42	15	24	-	-	3	198	228	33	0.79	7	First round loss
2016-2017	GMHL	42	13	28	-	-	1	184	268	27	0.64	17	Playoffs Qualifier loss
Sturgeon Falls Lumberjacks
2015-2016	GMHL	42	11	30	0	-	1	196	259	23	0.55	24	Did not make playoffs
2014-2015	GMHL	42	11	31	-	0	0	130	292	22	0.52	17	Conference QF loss
2013-2014	GMHL	42	6	33	-	-	3	130	321	15	0.36	17	Did not make playoffs
2012-2013	GMHL	42	15	26	0	-	1	195	234	31	0.74	12	Qualification loss
2011-2012	GMHL	42	35	7	-	-	0	312	170	70	1.67	2	Champion
2010-2011	GMHL	44	12	28	0	-	4	161	282	28	0.64	12	Qualification loss

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